In 2026, Othman Benjelloun has once again emerged as the wealthiest individual in Morocco, boasting a staggering fortune of $1.7 billion, as reported by Forbes. This marks a significant achievement for Benjelloun, who at the age of 93 continues to lead one of Morocco's most prominent financial dynasties. His family's wealth has consistently placed them at the forefront of the country's billionaire rankings, with Benjelloun himself holding the 2,386th position globally in the latest wealth assessment. This financial milestone reflects a growth trajectory that has solidified his status atop the Moroccan wealth hierarchy for several years.
Trailing closely behind Benjelloun is Aziz Akhannouch, the head of Morocco's government, who has amassed a family fortune estimated at $1.6 billion. Akhannouch's wealth stems from the Akwa Group, a conglomerate deeply entrenched in the energy and distribution sectors of Morocco's economy. His net worth has notably increased from $1.25 billion in 2016, showcasing the expansion of his family business even as he has increasingly engaged in public service.
Completing the top three is Anas Sefrioui, a notable real estate developer, with a fortune estimated at $1.3 billion. Sefrioui's wealth is largely derived from the Addoha Group, one of Morocco's leading property development firms, which has played a pivotal role in transforming the nation's housing market over the past two decades.
On a global scale, the rankings are dominated by tech titans, with Elon Musk at the forefront boasting an astounding net worth of $839 billion. Following Musk, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are valued at $257 billion and $237 billion, respectively. Other notable figures include Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, with net worths of $224 billion and $222 billion, respectively. The luxury sector is represented by Bernard Arnault of LVMH, holding $171 billion, while Nvidia's Jensen Huang follows with $154 billion, thanks to the rising demand for AI technology. The list concludes with Warren Buffett at $149 billion and Amancio Ortega, the founder of Zara, at $148 billion.
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As reported by billionaires.africa.
